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Eighth Notes


The risks and rewards of doing business in a global economy.

President's Message

Bill Poole

Enhancing Future Retirement Income through 401(k)s


With too many retirees and too few funds expected, the future of the country's Social Security and Medicare programs is likely to be in peril. Can 401(k)s save the day?

Lead Article
by Kevin M. Kliesen

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Have Computers Made Us More Productive? A Puzzle

You say you want an information revolution? Well, it came and changed the world. So where's the explosion in productivity?

Economic Background
by Adam M. Zaretsky

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Personal Bankruptcy: The New American Pastime?

This year has been a great one for major league baseball. In the game of personal finances, however, it's been a bust. Why are so many Americans swinging for the fences, but whiffing instead?

Economic Briefing
by Michelle Clark Neely

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Pieces of Eight

  • Andrew Jackson moves to the left
  • Bonds get beefed up
  • District "sinners" pay less

News Briefs from the Eighth District

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District Data

Selected measures of the region's business, banking and agricultural sectors

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